The letters are painted on the ground's memorial wall before the Wrexham v Chester derby at the weekend

The letters CFC were painted on the Mold Road side of Wrexham’s Racecourse ahead of the Dragon’s derby game against Chester FC tomorrow.

But what caused particular fury were that the letters were painted over bricks bought to help build the new Mold Road stand, with some dedicated to loved ones and ex-fans who had died.

Frustration has been expressed among supporters already that the Wrexham/ Chester game has been designated a so-called “bubble match”.

It means there will be much stricter controls on how fans get to the game.

Bubble matches are games where all away fans must travel on designated transport – usually club coaches – from specific pick-up points.

On the Red Passion fan site yesterday supporters expressed their anger at the graffiti.

One post said: “Now we see why it’s a bubble match. To escort these mindless yobs.

“I feel sorry for the ordinary fans from both clubs who will be treated like animals because of morons like these.”

Another said: “It could just be one moron – one too many I know. Most Chester fans will be embarrassed by it all.

“It just throws petrol on the fire for Saturday as if it was needed.”

Glyndwr University confirmed CFC was written on the bricks on Mold Road in paint but was removed by a maintenance team.

Jo Smith, Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium Safety Officer, said: “Glyndwr University has worked closely with North Wales Police, Wrexham AFC, the local council and the emergency services to ensure both Chester and Wrexham fans enjoy the match in safe and secure surroundings.

“This includes an increase in security and trained stewards.

“We have co-operated fully with their requests and have a great working relationship which has the best interests of supporters and the community at heart.”

Another post on Red Passion said: “Well done Glyndwr for quick response in removing the graffiti.

“Acts like this will mean 'bubble' matches are here to stay.”

Saturday's game is the first clash between the now fan-owned clubs for nearly four years.

When the two teams met at the Racecourse in September 2009, five arrests were made after fighting broke out.

The match kicks off at 1pm and a big turnout is expected with more than 5,000 supporters expected to pack out the Racecourse stands despite the bubble match status.

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